Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said a woman died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds at about 11:45 p.m. Friday at 539 Nel Court.

Newell said officers went to the scene on a reported shooting and found the injured woman. Homicide detectives said the victim was upstairs in her apartment with a 22-year-old friend and three children ages 4, 5 and 6.

A witness told officers they heard someone banging on the front door to the apartment yelling obscenities at the victim. Moments later, shots were heard and a man, known as "Toe," was chasing the victim brandishing a handgun, police said.

Officers said as the woman ran down the stairs, the man yelled at her while continuously shooting at her. The victim was struck several times and collapsed in a side yard, police said.

Crime scene technicians recovered a number of .45-caliber shell casings both inside the apartment and near the front door.

Police said they have not established a motive.

Anyone with information should call Detective Vasquez, at 503-364-5300 or Crimestoppers.